Cherry Nut Muffin Mix In A Jar

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (use very fresh baking powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Recipe

• 1 in a one quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order given- don't include the eggs, milk or cooking oil.
• 2 attach the following recipe to the jar. cover and store in a cool dark cupboard for up to 6 months. makes one batch of muffins.
• 3 directions for muffins:.
• 4 line twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin pans with paper bake cups; set aside. in a medium bowl add the contents of the jar- make a well in the center.
• 5 in another bowl combine the egg, milk, and oil. add this mixture all at once to flour mixture. stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).
• 6 spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. bake in a 400 degree f oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
• 7 cool in muffin cups on wire rack for 5 minutes. remove from muffin cups; serve warm. makes 12 muffins.